Greater Boston Young Democrats Holiday Social

Six days ago, Scott Brown vowed to finally do something that reflects our values in Massachusetts by agreeing to support the repeal of Don’t Ask; Don’t Tell. Today he reversed his position and put Republican politics and tax cuts for the richest 2% of Americans ahead of respect and equality for all of the brave men and women who serve our country by voting against bringing the issue to a vote.

Earlier this week, Scott Brown and the rest of the Senate Republicans held crucial unemployment benefits and tax cuts for 98% of working Americans hostage for an unnecessary, expensive tax cut for the rich. Yet today Scott Brown and fellow Senate Republicans voted against moving forward the 9/11 health bill claiming we don’t have the money.

There are many serious challenges before us at the moment, but there are also many opportunities for making a difference. Next week’s social is a great opportunity to connect with other people working on or interested in making that happen, talk about ways to do so, and decompress from the frustration that the obstructionist Republicans have created.